The new way to don powerful red lips

A girl can never have too many scarlet lipsticks and the ombreÂÂ lip actually lets you put them all to work. We dig every version of it. Check out some of our new favorite obsessions this season.

Image: Naeem Khan

LOVE FOR LIQUID

Over the last couple of years, we’ve come to adore ultra-matte, intense, Instagram-approved liquid lipstick. Its initial watery consistency allows you to merge two (or five) different colours. This is ideal when you’re trying to create an ombreÂÂ lip. Use the lightest orange-red tones in the centre and darker burgundy shades towards the corners. With a fluffy brush, blend the seams before they dry.

GLOSS QUEEN

The highlight of the ombre lip is that it gives your pout so much more depth, making it appear fuller without even having to excessively over line it (aren’t we tired of that yet?). Add a sweep of gloss to this mix and you’ve got an extra serving of plump dimension. The beauty look at Naeem Khan’s S/S 2018 show is a great example.

We’re obsessed with the gradient lip sported by the models on Helmut Lang’s S/S 2018 runway. While you could use multiple lipsticks of the liquid or cream variety to create the base, that kind of precision is achieved easiest with pencils. The cleaner your edges, the better your statement lip will look. Quick tip – use a black lip liner to create extra depth on the absolute inner corners of your lips.